Raisi gained notoriety after he was appointed Deputy prosecutor of Tehran in 1985 before going on to serve on the prosecution committee which sentenced thousands of political prisoners to death.
Israel ‘s muted show of force, which was criticised by hardline members of its coalition government, came after Iran sent 300 missiles and drones towards the Jewish state last Saturday.
Israel has conducted strikes on a target in Iran, defying President Joe Biden’s warnings over plunging the Middle East further into conflict.
Follow the latest updates on the conflict between Israel and Iran. Reports of strikes in city of Isfahan, as flights are diverted after Netanyahu ignored Biden’s plea for calm.
Democrat progressives are accused of siding with Iran after voting ‘no’ on measures condemning the ‘murderous’ regime’s attacks on Israel.
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